It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)

Jim Fletcher

Christian Life (Strang Communications)

softcover, 224 pages, $14.99

978-1-599-79472-3

In It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine): How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love These End Times, Fletcher tackles the subject of biblical prophecy with a dose of wit and relevancy. Although the book’s conversational title will appeal to modern readers as will its frequent pop culture references (Armageddon, The Simpsons Movie) and real-life examples, the author steers clear of cynicism, except when referring to scoffers who dispute a traditional biblical worldview.

Prophecies, Fletcher argues, are relevant not only in light of what will eventually happen to the world, but also can boost faith and help skeptics see how accurate the Bible really is. Particularly of interest is the survival of God’s chosen people, the Jews, in light of other people groups that have floundered.

Anytime someone ventures into the back of the Bible, theological sparks will fly, but Fletcher makes a strong case for his belief that the End Times will happen just as the Scripture says and that Christians shouldn’t worry. Traditional theologians may agree, modern scholars may not, but It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine) at least provokes the conversation.

—DeWayne Hamby